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Crispy KFC-Style Chicken Tenders

45 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @shadi_faleel5 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • boneless chicken breast (cut into strips)Meat750 g
  • salt (for seasoning the chicken)Spices15 g
  • plain flour (for the wet batter)Grains240 g
  • baking powderPantry4 g
  • chilli powder (for the wet batter)Spices8 g
  • garlic powder (for the wet batter)Spices3 g
  • oreganoSpices1 g
  • salt (for the wet batter)Spices5 g
  • eggsDairy2 pieces
  • waterBeverages300 ml
  • plain flour (for the dry mix)Grains300 g
  • corn flourGrains16 g
  • salt (for the dry mix)Spices10 g
  • garlic powder (for the dry mix)Spices3 g
  • chilli powder (for the dry mix)Spices3 g
  • oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

578kcal

Carbs
67 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
22 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Deep fryer
  • Tongs
  • Slotted spoon
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Cut the boneless chicken breast into strips.
    • Sprinkle the salt over the chicken and mix well to coat.
    Step 1

  2. Make the wet batter

    • In a bowl, combine the plain flour, baking powder, chilli powder, garlic powder, oregano and salt.
    • Add the eggs and water and whisk into a smooth batter.
    Step 2

  3. Prepare the dry mix

    • In a separate bowl, mix the plain flour, corn flour, salt, garlic powder and chilli powder.
    Step 3

  4. Heat the oil

    • Pour enough oil into a deep pan or fryer and heat to about 170 °C.
    Step 4

  5. Coat the chicken

    • Dip each chicken strip into the wet batter, letting the excess drip off.
    • Press the strip firmly into the dry mix until fully coated.
    Step 5

  6. Deep fry the tenders

    • Fry the coated strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
    • Drain on a cooling rack or paper towel.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Serve the crispy tenders hot with your favourite dipping sauce.
    Step 7
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